Blending heritage with innovation and prioritising sustainability are critical tenets for leaders in architectural design. By mastering this delicate balance, firms create inspiring, functional, and enduring spaces that not only meet the demands of the present but also contribute significantly to a more sustainable and aesthetically rich future for...
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Shannia Christanty
Zaha Hadid, known as the “Queen of the Curve,” revolutionized modern architecture with her futuristic, fluid designs that defy traditional forms. Her groundbreaking work transformed cities, merging art with functionality. Let’s explore some of her most iconic projects and their lasting impact on urban development.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Safe Republic
Sustainable security design is becoming an integral aspect of urban planning in the UAE. The ability to combine advanced technology, environmental stewardship, and aesthetic harmony to meet the country’s ambitious urban expansion and sustainability goals will be a key focus for delegates at the Security Leader’s Summit at Intersec 2025 which will t...
Photography
Grant Tuchten
The Nahversorgungszentrum (Local Supply Center) in Salzburg-Itzling is a compelling example of how modern architecture can engage with both urban environments and ecological considerations. The design of the building emerged from an architectural competition organized by the Raiffeisenverband.
Architecture firm
ARGE L – S – S Lechner Schallhammer Scheicher. Architect Johannes Schallhammer (design). Lechner & Lechner Architects (design). Architekten Scheicher ZT GmbH (execution planning)
Location
(5020) Raiffeisenstraße 20, Salzburg, Austria
Principal architect
Johannes Schallhammer & Christine Lechner
Design team
Johannes Schallhammer, Christine Lechner, Hans Werner Scheicher
Landscape
Idealice Landschaftsarchitektur
Structural engineer
Dipl-Ing. Johann Lienbacher
Construction
RHZ Bau GmbH
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Rhinoceros 3D
Material
Reinforced concrete, Mullion and transom facades
Client
Raiffeisenverband Salzburg
